2022 Lexus IS
Last year's reimagined front-engine rear-wheel-drive IS struck the perfect balance of sportiness and sophistication, making it the best IS to date. However, Chief Engineer Naoki Kobayashi and his team at Lexus International have been working on something truly special exclusively for the North American market. Enter the first-ever Lexus IS 500 F SPORT Performance, which dials up the sports sedan formula to eleven with the addition of a powerful 472-horsepower naturally aspirated V8 engine and... continue
What's New
The V8-powered IS 500 F Sport Performance joins the IS lineup. A 5.0l V8 produces 472 hp and 395 lb-ft of torque. The model also features a domed hood, 19-inch Enkei wheels, and unique badging.
Configurations
| Model/Trim/Package | Engine | MPG | VjI | MSRP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS IS300 | 2.0l I4 (241 bhp) | A8 | RWD | 21 / 31 / 25 | 70 | $39,125 |
| IS IS300 | 3.5l V6 (260 bhp) | A6 | AWD | 19 / 26 / 22 | 66 | $41,125 |
| IS IS350 F Sport | 3.5l V6 (311 bhp) | A8 | RWD | 20 / 28 / 23 | 76 | $43,550 |
| IS IS350 F Sport | 3.5l V6 (311 bhp) | A6 | AWD | 19 / 26 / 22 | 70 | $45,550 |
| IS 500 F Sport Performance | 5.0l V8 (472 bhp) | A8 | RWD | 17 / 25 / 20 | 80 | $56,850 |
| IS 500 F Sport Performance Premium | 5.0l V8 (472 bhp) | A8 | RWD | 17 / 25 / 20 | 80 | $61,350 |
| IS 500 F Sport Performance Launch Edition | 5.0l V8 (472 bhp) | A8 | RWD | 17 / 25 / 20 | 80 | $67,400 |